Irene bears down on East Coast amid heavy rainfall and flooding
Irene fueled panic from North Carolina to Virginia with 10 to 14 inches of rain in the region as winds of 80 mph lingered along the coast. The storm threatened widespread flooding, power outages, and deadly incidents while governors warned rivers could crest days after landfall.
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Hurricane Irene disrupts New York retailers and travel
As Irene neared New York City on a busy back to school weekend many stores stayed open yet operations slowed. Chelsea’s Merci Market and The Container Store drew long lines while Toys R Us in Times Square attracted crowds. Authorities shut subways and airports as citywide precautions spread, with 370000 residents ordered to evacuate and major transit and events canceled or delayed.
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